question regarding Trackitt

[genio]

 Hi friends..My observation on trackitt, is very few cases turn pink=application denied. Just wonder if anyone has any idea what chances are for out-right denial and the hassle of appeal. I am pretty sure my situation will turn out great in a few months, but I have no idea what I would do if my wife was actually denied PR. So, I would like to think 90% or so applications ( when legit), would end up positive...Thanx for any input ( after 10 months, getting a bit in-secure)

[rjessome]

I don't think Trackitt is a true representation of approvals or denials.  I think it helps with timelines but that's about it.  There are only about 600 active cases on there dating back to 2007.  That is less than 1% of the applications filed in 07, 08 and 09!  And I also know some people who have been refused and have not posted their results on there.  They deleted their account or just let it go without updating it again.  So while I do think it shows more are approved than denied, I don't think you can say 90% approval based on that data.

Now i don't mean to burst your bubble!  I hope your result is positive too!  But seeing as cases are judged individually, I think you have to look at the strength of your application rather than a site like Trackitt for that kind of info.  Trackitt is great for timelines.  Extremely helpful to know what average processing times are.  But that's about all that I would take from it.

[genio]

Thanx rj, you make a lot of sense. In my situation last year, I actually talked with someone in Canadian immigration. They seemed to think it was ok to go to Colombia,get married, and my new wife could come back with me.Lucily, I talked with someone else who said, that would probably not happen. So I went to Colombia, got married, and brought everything back home, and sent everything off to Miss. I did not send "tons" of evidence as to our relationship. I thought a dozen e-mail letters,translated by official translator,fotos of our wedding (about 30 guests in the city's most prominent hotel, flight receipts, hotel receipts) should be enough to convince anyone as to authenticity of our relationship. Maybe I should have sent a lot more, but my wife is very easy to contact, she has a brother who works for the police in crime investigation . If all does proceed well, I may share a bit more as to evidence I used so others can benefit. Still don't see why "more" should be an issue, hopefully "quality" is the thing. ty again rj

[RobsLuv]

The two main reasons for spousal sponsorship refusals: the IO does not believe that the relationship is a genuine one (and this normally happens when the applicants do not provide sufficient evidence) or, the applicant (or a dependent family member) has an arrest record.  What I've seen mostly is applicants who've done something stupid (a DUI or possession charge, or shoplifting or something like that) when they were a kid and it's long forgotten - only to come back to haunt them when they apply for PR.  If it shows up on your criminal clearance, you'll need to apply for rehabilitated status before you can hope for smooth sailing for a PR ap.  As far as dependent family members with criminal offences - same thing: even a DUI (not to minimize the seriousness of a DUI) can render an over-18 yr old "dependent child" inadmissible - and under certain circumstances, that makes the applicant and all other family members inadmissible, too.